Tara Puckett, NP-C
NPI 1942695929 · Nurse Practitioner · Coldwater, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tara Puckett, NP-C is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Coldwater, MS (NPI 1942695929).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942695929
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R880191 (MS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
701 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 299 | $97 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 122 | $10 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 111 | $2 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 56 | $69 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Level82947 | 43 | $4 |
| Amplifed Dna Or Rna Probe Detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19) Antigen87635 | 28 | $49 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 78 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 140 | 59 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 130 | 47 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 106 | 41 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 82 | 36 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 80 | 25 |
| Metformin Hcl | 75 | 30 |
| Albuterol Sulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$550 across 25 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-04-06
- Last updated
- 2021-12-01
- Certified
- 2021-12-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tara Puckett's NPI number?
- Tara Puckett's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942695929, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tara Puckett's specialty?
- Tara Puckett is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Tara Puckett located?
- Tara Puckett's practice location on file with NPPES is 423 Central Ave, Coldwater, MS 38618-3915.
- What is Tara Puckett's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tara Puckett is (662) 622-7011.
- Does Tara Puckett accept Medicare?
- Tara Puckett is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tara Puckett's NPI active?
- Yes — Tara Puckett's NPI (1942695929) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.